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Jul 17, 2026 · Information Security

A Complete AI Penetration Testing Landscape: 56 Open‑Source Agents, 73 Papers, and Key Models

The article surveys the emerging field of AI‑driven offensive security, cataloguing 56 open‑source penetration‑testing agents, 73 academic papers, six offensive models, benchmark suites, and DARPA AIxCC 2025 finalists, offering researchers and practitioners a consolidated view of tools, research trends, and evaluation frameworks.